Whether timing the perfect candid, constructing a scene or
digitally manipulating elements after the fact, there are a myriad ways
photographers interact with their tools and their world to create art. The
Young Alumni Art Exhibit on display in the McClelland Art Gallery showcases a
wide range of styles, encouraging visitors to consider what makes a photo a
work of art.

Union’s Education Program was approved by the Nebraska Department of Education. All endorsements were approved without conditions except English and Language Arts which required additional assessment data. Since receiving the notification letter, the Education Department’s Teacher Preparation Committee voted to require all departments offering secondary endorsements, including English and Language Arts Education, to have students take an exit exam in their content area to meet the Rule 24 standard

Union College Library recently became the thirtieth participant to join the Nebraska Memories project of the Nebraska Library Commission. This collaborative initiative encourages organizations holding historical photographic material related to Nebraska to contribute scanned images to the project. The original organizations retain ownership of the documents and digital files. Funded by the State of Nebraska, the Nebraska Memories database s

Union College invites students from around Nebraska to visit during the Nebraska Independent College Foundation's annual College Week. Nebraska high school students are encouraged to consider the nine member colleges and universities located throughout the state. Visitors will have an opportunity to talk with admissions and financial aid counselors, take a campus tour and (as available) talk with an advisor in their academic field.

New students are able to access Self-Service upon acceptance and before registration day. Are you wondering what Self-Service is and how to get started? Explore the questions and answers below. If your question is not answered here, feel free to call 800.228.4600.

The education program at Union College offers diverse classroom experiences, making graduates "classroom ready" and sought after by schools all over North America. Student teaching and observation hours are fulfilled in a variety of setting including Adventist and public classrooms, and in single- and multi-grade settings like the two-room elementary lab school, located on Union's campus.

The Division of Fine Arts welcomes Cynthia Stokes as a full-time faculty member in the Music Department. Mrs. Stokes has directed the Union College Concert Winds since January 2008 and has taught instrumental lessons and Woodwind techniques over the past two years. She brings over 30 years of music teaching experience at levels ranging from first grade through college level.

The Division of Business and Computer Science* mission statement is "to prepare professionals for Christian service in the business world by providing a quality, student-oriented education that emphasizes ethics and balances practice and theory." Service events include working with the Good Neighbor Community Center, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and Junior Achievement (JA).

Plan now for Project Impact, September 9--a day of community service you will never forget. Each year, Union students, staff and faculty take a day off classes to impact the Lincoln community with a variety of service projects. The Campus Ministries team plans this event as a catalyst for you to engage in service opportunities throughout the year. Get started by reading about last fall's Project Impact here.

Brief reviews of new books and resources in the library are available on the Union College Library Facebook fan page. The library also invites readers to visit the summer reading discussion and share what you are reading this summer. Become a fan today and keep in touch with the library this summer.

Union College’s Education Program will be reviewed by a committee made up of representatives from the Nebraska Department of Education and educators from sister colleges in Nebraska on June 10, 2010. The documents to be scrutinized were submitted on May 26, 2010. Even though the bulk of the work has been completed, the committee will be submitting a list of questions and requirements that will be addressed by the education faculty in preparation for a joint visit with the NCATE Accreditation Team on October 24-26, 2010.

He blinks. He talks, moves and breathes. His heart beats, his pupils
dilate. He sweats, cries and even bleeds. But he’s no ordinary patient. Sim-Man
3G, the latest in patient simulator technology, has become the core element of
Union College’s new medical simulation laboratory for nursing, physician

David Williams, president and CEO of the
Make-a-Wish Foundation, will address the graduating class of Union College
during commencement ceremonies on May 9, 2010. Last year, the Make-a-Wish
Foundation made dreams come true for 13,465 children with life-threatening
illnesses.

In recent weeks, a group called Soulforce announced plans
to stop at Union College on April 21 as part of their Equality Ride 2010 tour.
This group of college-aged individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgendered (LGBT), embarks on an annual spring bus tour across the country
to raise awareness for issues related to sexual orientation and Christianity. Union
was the fourteenth stop of fifteen Christian college campuses where riders feel
the schools’ policies are discriminatory toward LGBT students.

Successful libraries require the contributions of many different groups of people. From librarians who care for collections to patrons who utilize the resources and support the library with their tuition or tax dollars, no library can thrive without the participation of its community. On an academic campus, faculty members are also essential to the library by sharing their subject area expertise in collection development and by encouraging student research. Active faculty support of the library signals to students that the library is an important and v

Visitors to Union's campus on Thursday, April 8, may be surprised to find many barefoot students. These shoeless students are participating in One Day Without Shoes, inspired by TOMS Shoes, a footwear company based in California. Many students learned of the event to raise awareness for children in developing countries who don’t own shoes through Facebook notifications from fellow students.

In a world where war and chaos become increasingly the norm, students on Union College’s campus took the week of April 5-9 to focus on peace. On Friday, April 9, at 1:00 p.m., the school will unveil of a Peace Sculpture Garden in the Ortner Center at Union College to promote the cause of peace.

Located in one of the main thoroughfares of campus life, “This Peace Sculpture Garden provides artistic reminders of the peace that can exist between people everywhere,” according to Chris Blake, associate professor of English and communication.

I entered the Teaching Learning Center (TLC) ready to report
on the department’s new life coaching service, and left with a newfound
motivation for my own work. For more than 30 years, the TLC has helped students
overcome difficulties to succeed in college—whether physical disabilities,
learning differences or academic apathy.

Union College and Larry Ray, professor of mathematics, are pleased to announce a partnership with the Office of Education of the North America Division of Seventh-day Adventists (NAD) to provide summer workshops for all K-12 teachers of mathematics. These workshops utilize collaborative planning, innovative strategies, the integration of technology and introduce the Singapore Math series. They are part of the recent focus by the NAD Curriculum Committee on improving student learning in math.

Six mathematics education majors are looking forward to the Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Brady Asher, Joni Giem, Tori Hudgins, Emily Lorenz, Dan Martinez and Derek Timms will be flying to San Diego on April 20. These juniors and seniors will join approximately 15,000 math teachers from across the country for three days of sessions focused on "Connections: Linking Concepts and Context."